EP #1438: How to Parent at Your Child's Pace and Why That is Best for Your Self-Care and Your Family's Health

Send us a text Summary In this conversation, Lisa Davis interviews Dr. Joel Warsh, author of the book 'Parenting at Your Child's Pace.' They discuss the importance of individualized parenting and making decisions based on what is best for each child. They also touch on topics such as the seeds of health, mental health support, love and affection, trauma, and the role of parents as role models. They discuss the controversy around vaccination and the need for open discussions. They also talk about the importance of minimalism in baby products, the benefits of skin-to-skin contact, and the balance of screen time. They end the conversation by discussing how to get the most out of wellness visits and the importance of being prepared with questions. Keywords: parenting, individualized parenting, seeds of health, mental health support, trauma, vaccination, minimalism, screen time, wellness visits Takeaways Parenting should be individualized and decisions should be based on what is best for each child. The seeds of health include stress, environment, toxins, exercise, diet, and sleep. Mental health support and love and affection are crucial for children's well-being. Parents should prioritize their own mental health and well-being. Skin-to-skin contact is important for bonding and reducing stress for both parents and babies. Breastfeeding is encouraged, but fed is best and parents should do what is right for their family. Parents should focus on providing simple, fresh foods and avoiding processed sugar for babies. Screen time should be minimized, especially for young children, and parents should prioritize outdoor play and socialization. Wellness visits can be more effective when parents come prepared with questions and concerns. Sound Bites "Parenting at Your Child's Pace" "The seeds of health: stress, environment, toxins, exercise, diet, and sleep" "Taking care of ourselves is also taking care of our children" Chapters00:00Introduction and Book Overview 01:58The Seeds of Health 03:46Mental Health Support and Love 09:21The Importance of Skin-to-Skin Contact 11:54Breastfeeding: Fed is Best 14:47Avoiding the Trappings of the Baby Industrial Complex 18:01Exploring Vaccination and Open Discussions 20:13Providing Simple, Fresh Foods and Avoiding Sugar 22:34Balancing Screen Time and Outdoor Play 24:44Getting the Most out of Wellness Visits